Don't be afraid
three of the most important words one person can say to another, carrying comfort, reassurance, and the promise of presence all at once. She held his hand in the dark and said don't be afraid and somehow that was enough.
If your child asks about Don't be afraid, tell them: "It is a word you might hear in Indian stories." Then ask them — "Where do you think you'd see Don't be afraid in real life?" It opens a small conversation about Indian culture.
What does "Don't be afraid" mean?
three of the most important words one person can say to another, carrying comfort, reassurance, and the promise of presence all at once. She held his hand in the dark and said don't be afraid and somehow that was enough. If your child asks about Don't be afraid, tell them: "It is a word you might hear in Indian stories." Then ask them — "Where do you think you'd see Don't be afraid in real life?" It opens a small conversation about Indian culture.